Description
This Salmon Quiche is a savory, elegant dish featuring a buttery puff pastry crust, tender leeks, smoked salmon, and creamy cheese custard—perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 package refrigerated puff pastry (270-300 g)
- 1 leek, white and light green part only, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3 large eggs
- 200 ml heavy cream (35% fat)
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 200 g smoked salmon, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 90 g Comté or Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- Optional: 1 egg, lightly beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks and cook, stirring often, until soft (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F / 200°C (top/bottom heat). Grease a deep 24 cm ceramic tart or quiche dish with butter.
- Roll out the puff pastry and press it into the prepared dish, trimming any overhang and patching as needed.
- Spread Dijon mustard evenly over the base of the pastry using the back of a spoon.
- Layer the cooled leeks over the mustard, then scatter the smoked salmon on top. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and cream until well-combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the custard evenly over the filling. Sprinkle chopped chives on top and gently press into the surface with the back of a spoon. Season the top lightly with more salt and pepper.
- If using, brush the pastry edges with the beaten egg for a glossy finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until the quiche is set and golden brown. If the crust browns too quickly, cover with foil during the last 10–15 minutes.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Make sure leeks are well-cooled before adding to the pastry to prevent sogginess.
- Gruyere and Comté both melt beautifully—use what you have on hand.
- This quiche can be made ahead and reheated gently in the oven.
- Pairs beautifully with a light green salad and crisp white wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg